TV and internet in New York, NY

New York doesn’t mess around when it comes to TV and internet. Thanks in part to New York being the most densely populated city in the USA, telecoms vie for your attention with some of the fastest speeds and best TV packages and deals around.

What are the best TV companies in New York?

Verizon Fios—Stellar HD quality

DIRECTV—NFL SUNDAY TICKET

DISH—2-year price guarantee

Spectrum—Primetime shows on demand

RCN—On-the-go DVR access

What are the best internet providers in New York?

Verizon Fios—High upload and download speed

Spectrum—No data caps

Viasat—Wide-spread availability

RCN—Internet security included

With options for both high quality and budget entertainment packages, decision-making gets tricky. You could easily opt for Verizon Fios Home Internet’s flashy fiber tech or Spectrum’s massive on-demand TV library. But if your building doesn’t have access to landline services, your only internet choice would be Viasat—yikes.

Laggy internet is better than no internet, but the burden of buffering is rough when the building next door probably has gigabit speeds.

At least you can get your fill of sports with DIRECTV or DISH no matter where you live. Go Yankees! Or Mets, if you prefer. It doesn’t matter either way, since their games play on local channels included in either DISH or DIRECTV packages.

TV and internet deals in New York:

Spectrum: Get your current TV and internet contract bought (up to $500) when you switch to Spectrum. Conditions apply.

Data as of 04/29/2020. * for first 12 months. † for 24. months. New customers only. All offers require 2-year commitment with early termination fee and eAutopay. Price includes Hopper Duo for qualifying customers.

Tack a few add-ons to RCN’s Signature TV, and you’ll be good to go for all New York City’s favorite channels. It’s an affordable deal you can also bundle with internet, but unlike with Spectrum, you don’t have to.

DISH’s deal also looks nice, but the price above includes STARZ for only the first three months. Then you’ll have to pay an extra $10 per month to keep that premium channel around—that’s wack.

New York sports coverage

You can get most of your local games from either MSG or Yes Network. But not all TV providers in New York air these networks.

If you’re looking to stay within a budget, RCN and Spectrum have all the local sports you need in their basic packages.

How to watch New York sports

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Channel

Sports team

Packages

MSG

Buffalo Bills

New York Knicks

Buffalo Sabres

New York Islanders

New York Rangers

New York City Red Bulls

Spectrum: Spectrum TV ($44.99/mo.)*

RCN: Signature TV ($59.99/mo.)*

WCBS

New York Jets

New York Giants

Spectrum: Spectrum TV ($44.99/mo.)*

RCN: Signature TV ($59.99/mo.)*

WNBC

New York Giants

Spectrum: Spectrum TV ($44.99/mo.)*

RCN: Signature TV ($59.99/mo.)*

WPIX

New York City FC

New York Mets

New York Yankees

Spectrum: Spectrum TV ($44.99/mo.)*

RCN: Signature TV ($59.99/mo.)*

Yes Network

Brooklyn Nets

New York City FC

New York Mets

New York Yankees

Spectrum: Spectrum TV ($44.99/mo.)*

RCN: Signature TV ($59.99/mo.)*

*for the first 12 months

Stick with the plans above, or upgrade to a higher tier Spectrum or RCN package, and you’ll be sure to catch all your favorite local teams playing.

How to stream local games

If you’ve gone the livestreaming route instead of traditional TV, you might be facing blackouts of your favorite local games. But you can legally work around annoying broadcasting rights.

Just use a VPN to connect to a server located in an area where your local games show on cable channels. Then you can pop over to the big league channels and cheer your team on like the die-hard fan you are.

Local Channels in New York

Cable television not only comes with all the best sports and entertainment but local channels as well. You may be familiar with New York’s local channels through their network names or call signs:

Verizon Fios’s high upload speed makes it an excellent option for gamers, Twitch streamers, and other people who put as much into the internet as they take out. Our recent survey even ranked it number one in customer satisfaction for internet providers in the US.

Compare TV and internet providers in New York

At CableTV, we compare major TV and Internet Service Providers to help you decide on which is right for you. Here’s a quick look at our findings for :